Seeking Advice on 2004 Volvo XC90 Oil Light Issue and Presence of Metallic Bits in Oil

Hey there! Your situation sounds somewhat similar to an issue I had with my 2002 Volvo S60, just a couple years older than your XC90. I'll admit, I'm not exactly a car guru, I've got some experience under my belt, mostly through trial and error, though. My car's oil light lit up like a Christmas tree and I also found a bit of metallic glitter in the oil. It turned out to be a defective oil level sensor cable connection. I would definitely recommend taking it to a professional for a thorough checkup. In my case, I went to my regular workshop, where they discovered the issue swiftly and fixed it quickly. Cost me around 165 Euro. Can you provide more details about your car, like how many miles you've put on it, recent major services or part replacements? It would help me give you a bit more specific advice. Just keep in mind that the best course of action for the health of your vehicle, is always to seek professional help. Good luck!

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Hey, thanks for the feedback! Good to hear your situation was pretty straightforward. My Volvo's run about 61,353 KM so far. Had it serviced not that long ago, didn't replace any major parts at that time, just the usual stuff. Hopefully, it's just a sensor issue as you said; I was worried it might be something to do with the internal moving parts. I'll book in for a professional inspection soon. Thanks again!

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You're welcome! Glad to hear you've kept up with your service routine. One thing I also remember from my experience - the metallic bits might have been from a worn or failing oil pump, so it's vital that you're getting that checked out, particularly given the overall mileage on your Volvo. Keep in mind that while a faulty sensor might be a best-case scenario, those shavings can indicate a more serious problem. I spent almost 250 Euro getting it fixed when my car had a similar issue, but that included a fresh oil change and a new filter. The peace of mind knowing that further damage wasn't being done to my engine was definitely worth the cost. Fingers crossed it's nothing serious! Keep us updated on what the professionals find, will ya?

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You've given me some pretty solid advice here. I completely agree, peace of mind knowing the engine is in good shape is worth the cost. I was hoping it's just a sensor problem, but you're right. Those metallic shavings could indicate a more serious issue. I'll certainly take your advice into consideration and get it checked out by a professional. Yeah, I'll keep you posted on how things unfold. Thanks again for the help! Truly appreciate it!

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